About amanda

Amanda has been training dogs for just over 20 years. Starting with her own family dog in the early 90's, and then moving on to teach other people and their dogs after that. She has taken numerous seminars and clinics on dog training and behavior, and is always learning new things. Amanda believes that training should be fun- for the dog, and the handler. She uses reward based training to get the best out of each dog- using praise, food, and toys as motivation. By using positive methods you not only create a dog who wants to listen, but you also create a thinking dog. Amanda's experience with dogs range from the smallest Chihuahua to Great Danes and everything in between. She believes that all dogs should be given the opportunity to be well behaved members of society.

Amanda has multiple dogs of her own- many of which have Obedience, Rally and Agility titles. She competes actively in all three sports, as well as plays Scenthurdle Racing, and in Sheep Herding. Amanda is involved with a local rescue group- she has worked with many "problem" dogs, and has helped create family members who are loved, and welcomed where ever they go. She also works full time at a Dog Daycare. There she has learned even more about dog behaviour, body language, and play styles.

All of this experience adds up to a trainer who has the knowledge to deal with all sorts of problems, and training issues. She has the flexibilty to create a lesson plan just for you and your dog. In just a few lessons you will have a better understanding of what makes your dog tick, and get to the root of the problem.